Reg. Respiratory Therapist II - Full Time

The Registered Respiratory Therapist II provides patient assessment and patient care for all pulmonary patients at BronxCare Health System. This key clinical position supports the efforts of the cardiopulmonary physicians and staff providing respiratory care.  Respiratory Therapist will perform and complete various treatments, therapies and diagnostic procedures as prescribed by the physician.

• Prepares, initiates, monitors and adjusts parameters on Continuous Mechanical Ventilation.
• Assesses patients and administers therapies, including but not limited to oxygen humidification, Metered Dose inhaler or High Flow Nebulizer
  and monitors effectiveness or therapies.
• Performs Clinical and Technical procedures to ensure successful outcomes including simple pulmonary function maneuvers, blood collection for arterial blood gas analysis, maximal inspiration with incentive Spirometer and monitoring SPO through non-invasive instruments. Performs emergency procedures as required.
• Maintains inventory of respiratory care equipment and supplies assigned to various units, i.e. Operating Room, Recovery Room, Emergency Room, and intensive Care Units. 
• Monitors and maintains medical gas systems. Monitors and checks patient’s condition and therapy.
• Communicates patient information to the specific staff and completes documentation for each assignment. Notifies Medical staff of test results.
• Assists with intubations, secures airways and may assist cardiopulmonary specialists in patient care.
• Reviews all information contained in patient medical record and ensures that protocols are followed.

• Associate degree required from an accredited respiratory therapy program
• New York State Respiratory Therapist license
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification (BCLS)
• Membership in the AARC preferred
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness G71